For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The CIS Program will provide superior learning opportunities in the area of information technology utilizing current technology to enable all students to archive their career and/or educational goals.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
Upon completion of the Introduction to Computer Concepts and Applications course with 80% or higher mastery of course competencies, the student should be able to:
- Employ current computer concepts and trends in technology
- Perform basic computer operations
- Utilize operating system software on the microcomputer
- Process/manage information using word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation application software on the microcomputer
- Employ use of the Internet and e-mail applications
- Word Processing Application
- Spreadsheet Application
- Presentation Application
- Database Application
- Why Computers Matter to You: Becoming Computer Fluent
- Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts
- Using the Internet
- Application Software
- Using System Software
- Understanding and Assessing Hardware
- Networking and Security (Home Networks)
- Lectures, examples, presentations.
- Hands-on student exercises and projects covering individual units.
- Related readings and reports from computer magazines, the Internet, and other related media.
- Instructors will enforce the Academic Honor Code & Cheating Policy as set forth in the SCCC College Catalog. Students who fail to adhere to this policy will receive an F for the course's final grade unless otherwise stated in the instructor's course policies.
- Interactive student lab software
- Internet
- Creation of computer-based worksheets/graphs and database management reports will allow students to perform analysis of data.
- Development of both oral and written reports and computerized presentations on topics in information technology will assess student ability to gather and evaluate current information in their respective disciplines.
- Hands-on lab assignments and examinations in basic computer operations, operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, and database management will assess student's basic knowledge of each of these software applications.
- Research assignments/projects completed via the Internet will develop the necessary skills for students to search and evaluate information effectively.
- Delivery of assignments from the instructor AND the student via e-mail will further enhance knowledge and use of this technology.
- Student portfolios of various course assignments will provide a final evaluation of student comprehensive success in the course.
- MANDATORY pre and post-tests will be given to ALL students to assess what they have learned in this course.
- The post-test will be worth 5% of each student's grade.
- Note: The above-mentioned course assessment tools will assess student knowledge of technology in a variety of disciplines. SCCC Outcomes 1, 5, 6, and 9 (identified above) will be assessed by demonstrated proficiency in technical skills and use of problem-solving techniques through hands-on application assignments and exams.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.